Florida Gov. Scott pitching $618 million in tax cuts including 3 day tax holiday for veterans

January 25, 2017

TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Rick Scott unveiled an ambitious tax-cutting plan Wednesday, but given the state's looming budget issues, there's a good chance he'll hear a word from the Legislature that is becoming increasingly common in his final years in office: No.

Just hours after Scott unveiled his plan to cut $618 million in taxes — mostly benefiting businesses — state legislators with histories of backing tax cuts were already pumping the breaks.